Advertisement
Advertisement
fire opal
noun
- a red Mexican opal, often with a color play.
fire opal
noun
- an orange-red translucent variety of opal, valued as a gemstone
Discover More
Word History and Origins
Origin of fire opal1
First recorded in 1810–20
Discover More
Example Sentences
The Dutch designer uses 3D printing, laser cutting and futuristic elements such as artificial fire opals in her designs.
From Ozy
The red and yellow bright coloured varieties of fire-opal are found near Zimapan, in Mexico.
From Project Gutenberg
But there was Kitty's great fire-opal, glowing like a coal on her breast, seeming to breathe as she breathed.
From Project Gutenberg
The choicest of these specimens is the true fire-opal, which in brilliancy and iridescence excels all others.
From Project Gutenberg
She could see it far up, glowing as red as her fire-opal in the light of the embers.
From Project Gutenberg
Mexico furnishes considerable opal, and is notable for its fine "fire opal" or "cherry opal."
From Project Gutenberg
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Browse